This Day in History: 1916-10-15
Another visit to Franklin Turnpike by Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector Johnson and 8 of his men from Morristown resulted in fines to 14 motorists for glaring headlights. John E. Owens of NYC was fined $50 for going 40 miles per hour on the Turnpike. He has been convicted of a similar offense last year in New York City. Judge Rodgers said that the next offense would bring a jail sentence. Fred R. Thurherr, 18, of West New York, NJ was fined $25 for going 45 mph. Inspector Stagg lost his hat in running him down between Ramsey and Mahwah. He said that he had forgotten to look at his speedometer. (Bistrow)